Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, has announced during the Arabian Travel Market 2018 in Dubai, UAE, that travellers to Turkey flying from the Middle East region has increased during the first quarter … Continue reading Turkish Airlines reveals Q1 traffic results and sheds the light on the most recent aviation trends in the UAE
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago, the fastest pace in 12 months. Capacity (available seat kilometers, or ASKs) grew 6.4% and load factor climbed 2.3 percentage points to 82.4%, which set a record for the month, following on the record set in February. All regions except for the Middle East posted record load factors. “Demand for air travel remains strong, supported by the comparatively healthy economic backdrop and business confidence levels. But … Continue reading Passenger Demand Accelerates in March, Load Factor Sets Another Record
At some stage in our life we have wished we could transport ourselves in a jiffy without the hassle of traffic, long queues at the airport and without the cost of owning an expensive private jet. Our dreams may just … Continue reading Intelligent Transportation – E Hang 184
Sergey Petrossov is one of the youngest influencers in the aviation business at the age of 28 as he spearheads JetSmarter, the world’s largest mobile marketplace for private jets. JetSmarter recently revolutionized the aviation industry by making private flying accessible to the masses. We interview Sergey to find out how JetSmarter has created a new class of air travel that offers both custom charters and unused seats across thousands of flights. Born in Moscow, Russia, Sergey has lived most of his life in South Florida. He attended University of Florida and after receiving a degree in Finance, co-founded two IT projects prior to JetSmarter: an online chat system for … Continue reading RIDING THE WIND: SERGEY PETROSSOV FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & CEO – JET SMARTER
It is always a delight to meet with Greenline Interiors team and catch up on their latest news and recently they partnered with Finaero Group to develop an engineering and manufacturing activity in the Middle East. The JV called “AIP-GREENLINE, Aviation Interiors” will primarly be for the refurbishment, design, engineering and manufacturing of aircraft cabin interiors in Middle East. Finaero Group, through its painting division, STTS, announced that it is investing in a 34 million USD project that will accommodate a wide body painting bay at the new DWC Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai South. The new painting bays will … Continue reading Finishing Touches: Greenline Interiors and Finaero sign JV agreement
Facility to perform shared services functions, including Contact Centre and Loyalty Operations for EAP carriers “Centre of Excellence” allows EAP airlines to compete in a complex and competitive global market Provides new job opportunities for Serbian nationals and furthers economic growth in Serbia EAP Shared Services, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has opened a new global Shared Services centre, in Belgrade. The EAP Shared Services centre was officially opened today, Monday 13 March, by Aleksandar Vučić, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia; James Hogan, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Aviation Group, and Siniša Mali, Mayor … Continue reading ETIHAD AVIATION GROUP OPENS MULTI-PURPOSE SHARED SERVICES CENTRE IN BELGRADE
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